Project Manager- Sports, Recreation & Entertainment

Perkins&Will; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Hybrid work environment

Professional development stipend

Performance-based bonuses

Studio initiatives

Affinity groups

JEDI culture

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Denver is seeking a Project Manager with 8–10+ years of leading design projects in an architectural practice. You will oversee the full design process, manage budgets and scope, and mentor project teams. Strong leadership and familiarity with Deltek and BIM tools are essential.

The role requires licensure or NCIDQ certification, a related degree, and LEED GA within six months. A hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Active US architectural license or NCIDQ interior design certification.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, ILFI Living Future).

Responsibilities

• Understands and executes all design process aspects and project complexities to support team goals.
• Manages all project aspects to ensure scope and budget alignment.
• Leads project teams with strong communication to deliver design ideas and project delivery.
• Contributes to defining project scope, budget, and fees during marketing and contracts.
• Maintains timely communication with clients and project teams.
• Manages projects in Deltek, identifying team members, budgets, timelines, and costs.
• Collaborates with Project Architect to minimize scheduling conflicts.
• Maintains ongoing communication through meetings and memos to the team.
• Ensures effective coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Monitors construction administration during the build phase.
• Understands technical implications of design decisions and risks.
• Supports marketing opportunities and client relationship development for repeat business.
• Monitors client and technical issues to mitigate risk and liability.
• Reviews work for accuracy and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinates staffing with Operations Director and mentors staff.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design

Contract documents

Field measurements

Life safety

Specifications

Construction admin

Project kickoff

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

LEED GA within 6 months

Professional accreditation in Living Design

Tools

Deltek

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Rhino

SketchUp

Grasshopper

Enscape

Lumion

3D printing

Job description

Our Offerings

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)——a core foundation of everything we do.

Your Role: Project Manager

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 8-10+ years leading projects

Responsibilities

• Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manages project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.
• Participates in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans in Deltek; including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.
• Works with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up‑date memos to project team.
• Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub‑consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
• Monitors construction administration during the construction phase
• Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
• Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director.
• Mentors staff.

General Proficiencies

• 10-15+ years of experience as a Project Manager
• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project kickoff and closeout

Frequently Used Software

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D Production Software
• AdvancedRevit
• Deltek, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite/Affinity
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino, Sketch Up, Grasshopper
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and Lumion
• Physical modeling Tools such as 3D laser printing
• Presentation Tools (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)

Requirements

• Candidates must hold an active architectural license in the United States or Interior Design license/certification (NCIDQ)
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $97,800 and $143,700 commensurate with qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.